S. 5352 Introduced Water Resources Development

Desalination Reauthorization Act

A bill to amend the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act and the Water Desalination Act of 1996 to reauthorize certain desalination programs, and for other purposes.

  1. Introduced
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  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA] Introduced August 6, 2026 Cosponsors 1 (1 R) Latest action September 30, 2026

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Actions

  1. Sep 30, 2026 Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
  2. Sep 16, 2026 Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held.
  3. Aug 6, 2026 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4521)
  4. Aug 6, 2026 Introduced in Senate

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